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As a follow up to Qi and Light in Burma, we embarked on a similar project in Raktrul, Eastern Tibet. The medical/solar team accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. After two missions where we set up clinics in very remote areas, using a model of bringing solar power and integrated medicine to the sites, we are very encouraged about the potential to expand our efforts. We know the model works: it is transportable, fairly inexpensive and has immediate and significant benefits. Most important it is sustainable.

By Kirk Moulton, LAc As a follow up to Qi and Light in Burma, we embarked on a similar project in Raktrul, Eastern Tibet. The medical/solar team accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. After two missions where we set up clinics in very remote areas, using a model of bringing solar power and integrated medicine to the sites, we are very encouraged about the potential to expand our efforts. We know the model works: it is transportable, fairly inexpensive and has immediate and significant benefits. Most important it is sustainable. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32187 2010-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-04-01T12:00:07-07:00

News In Brief: SCU Launches Smoking-Cessation Program Using Acupuncture. Well-Known Integrative Medicine Doctor Was "Unconventional". OCOM Accepting Trustees Scholarship Applications.

By Editorial Staff News In Brief: SCU Launches Smoking-Cessation Program Using Acupuncture. Well-Known Integrative Medicine Doctor Was "Unconventional". OCOM Accepting Trustees Scholarship Applications. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32170 2010-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

Lixin Huang, MS, president of San Francisco's American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), was recently featured in a CNN report, "Animals in Chinese Medicine," exposing the illegal trade in animal parts for traditional Chinese medicine. The report, which first aired Jan. 10, 2010, examined the ongoing harvesting of bile from bear gall bladders, as well as tiger bone and rhinoceros horn.

By Editorial Staff Lixin Huang, MS, president of San Francisco's American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), was recently featured in a CNN report, "Animals in Chinese Medicine," exposing the illegal trade in animal parts for traditional Chinese medicine. The report, which first aired Jan. 10, 2010, examined the ongoing harvesting of bile from bear gall bladders, as well as tiger bone and rhinoceros horn. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32171 2010-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

After reading the article "The Bright Future of Acupuncture" by Will Morris (January 2010), I cannot help but to disagree with it to some extent. I hold a license in Florida and North Carolina, and have been in practice for more than 10 years. I disagree that more titles make one a better practitioner. That serves the schools and certification organizations as yet another fee to collect. However, it does not necessarily make one a better clinician.

After reading the article "The Bright Future of Acupuncture" by Will Morris (January 2010), I cannot help but to disagree with it to some extent. I hold a license in Florida and North Carolina, and have been in practice for more than 10 years. I disagree that more titles make one a better practitioner. That serves the schools and certification organizations as yet another fee to collect. However, it does not necessarily make one a better clinician. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32147 2010-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-01T12:00:07-07:00

As we are in the winter months, many of the patients coming to our clinics will have concerns about cold and flu issues, particular in light of the recent H1N1 flu strain. TCM has a colorful history of treating and diagnosing seasonal cold and flu symptoms. Texts as diverse as Shang Han Lun and Wen Bing Xue provide inspiration and guidance to effectively treat wind heat and wind cold patterns behind gan mao, or cold and flu presentations. In this series of articles I will discuss ways to effectively prevent and treat cold and flu symptoms and discuss ways to integrate Western herbs with TCM formulas in wind heat and wind cold pattern presentations.

By Craig Williams, LAc, AHG As we are in the winter months, many of the patients coming to our clinics will have concerns about cold and flu issues, particular in light of the recent H1N1 flu strain. TCM has a colorful history of treating and diagnosing seasonal cold and flu symptoms. Texts as diverse as Shang Han Lun and Wen Bing Xue provide inspiration and guidance to effectively treat wind heat and wind cold patterns behind gan mao, or cold and flu presentations. In this series of articles I will discuss ways to effectively prevent and treat cold and flu symptoms and discuss ways to integrate Western herbs with TCM formulas in wind heat and wind cold pattern presentations. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32149 2010-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-01T12:00:07-07:00

News In Brief: AOMA Becomes First Stand-Alone AOM School to Achieve Regional Accreditation. Tai Chi for Knee Pain.

By Editorial Staff News In Brief: AOMA Becomes First Stand-Alone AOM School to Achieve Regional Accreditation. Tai Chi for Knee Pain. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32115 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Acupuncturist Announces State Representative Candidacy. OCOM Library wins grant, Hires new Research Dean. AOM Groups Form Strategic Plan.

By Editorial Staff Acupuncturist Announces State Representative Candidacy. OCOM Library wins grant, Hires new Research Dean. AOM Groups Form Strategic Plan. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32110 2009-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), Chicago is launching its newly accredited program, the Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork Certificate. The Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists: Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Practice of Acupuncture, 6th Edition, has undergone an extensive update and reorganization of information.

By Editorial Staff Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), Chicago is launching its newly accredited program, the Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork Certificate. The Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists: Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Practice of Acupuncture, 6th Edition, has undergone an extensive update and reorganization of information. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32083 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

So far, there are four comprehensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress treatment programs in the U.S. Army that have incorporated different CAM approaches in their treatment programs. Many of these comprehensive programs started as a result of the Ft. Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center, near El Paso, Texas. This integrative approach treats many of the symptoms of PTSD that are not addressed through the standard mental health protocols that included cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy. The Ft. Bliss program incorporated medical massage, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, marital/family therapy and Reiki with standard treatment protocols . Additionally, soldiers go through a daily 45-minute "power walk" and play water polo three times a week.

By Joe C. Chang, MAOM, Dipl. OM, LAc So far, there are four comprehensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress treatment programs in the U.S. Army that have incorporated different CAM approaches in their treatment programs. Many of these comprehensive programs started as a result of the Ft. Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center, near El Paso, Texas. This integrative approach treats many of the symptoms of PTSD that are not addressed through the standard mental health protocols that included cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy. The Ft. Bliss program incorporated medical massage, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, marital/family therapy and Reiki with standard treatment protocols . Additionally, soldiers go through a daily 45-minute "power walk" and play water polo three times a week. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30040 2005-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

By Lawrence Howard, LAc, MSAc tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30042 2005-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MS, MM and MichelAngelo , MFA, CTM tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30025 2005-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-02-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Marilyn Allen, Editor tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30003 2005-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30006 2005-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

By Michael Devitt tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30009 2005-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Kristen Porter, MAc, LAc and Beth Sommers, MPH, LAc tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30012 2005-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MS, MM and MichelAngelo , MFA, CTM tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-29040 2004-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Tina Chen and Wei-Yen (Jimmy) Chang, LAc, Dipl. Ac. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-29007 2004-10-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-10-01T12:00:07-07:00

By Richard Esquivel, LAc, DNBAO, QME